Creating a captivating resume that sparkles bright enough to catch an employer's attention is an art on its own terms.

With the ramp up pressure kids experience at school and the need to sign up to too many extracurricular activities, it’s no surprise how the number of teens employed have been declining over the past decades. There are many benefits (and risks) of adolescent employment. The decision to allow your teen to have an after school job should be a well thought-out family decision based on how well they can manage responsibilities, time management and money.

But if your teen is ready to take the plunge the first thing they need to figure out is how to build a resume that stands out even if they don’t have any work experience.

But where to start? How do can you create a snapshot of your ambitions, show your strengths and interests and captive an employers attention? This is the part Canvas comes in and rescues the day. If you are unfamiliar Canvas, this is a graphic-design t…

Shop For A Cause: Wink Bags

"WINK" sells stylish toiletry bags with luxury products from Soap &
Paper Company inside. When you buy a WINK bag, one bag (filled with the
basic toiletries) is donated to Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms
across the U.S. If a parent is in that room, things are not good. These
basic necessities are sometimes all a parent needs when confronted with a
critically ill child. When In Need of Kindness. A loving WINK. Isn't
that all we really need? A knowing smile, acknowledging nod or a
comforting wink during tragedy or just everyday life. Life can be hard.
We all need some kindness everyday.

Further, a portion of the proceeds will also go to their non-profit
partner, The C.L.A.Y. Foundation, which advocates for CPR training, swim
instruction, AED availability and a year round warm water swim
facility.